miles'tone

Nice tort plate though.

http://youtu.be/uvlOh9cKbxw

My fave opening chords to an album, that sends shivers down my spine due to the fact I know what a treat of a journey I'm now on (phew), is on: The Changeling, which opens The Doors LA Woman album. A 'lifer' album (for me) for sure.

The Lemon Song - Led Zeppelin

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1448893983' post='2918906'] NBD! http://basschat.co.uk/topic/274164-nbd-maruszczyk-jake-4p-pj/ [/quote] Ok, NOW I get what all the fuss is about. I will now never be able to un-see this thread. Time to get saving!

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1448880594' post='2918729']A high output pup in a p bass got her attention [/quote] Fixed that for ya

I should probably check it out then, thanks for the heads up. 👍

The Smiths

I used Elites flats on my old ray. Sounded mega.

Snarky Puppy in Manchester a few weeks ago. Still scratching my head and feeling rather inadequate.

Yes, eagerly awaiting that 5 string Sire P bass! 🙏

You could buy a super lightweight Paulownia P bass body and transplant everything from the G&L onto that. Add some licensed by Hipshot Ultralite tuners and you'll have a sub-8lb L2000 easy. Cheaper than a new bass too. http://www.eyguitarmusic.com/P-Bass-body-custom-Paulownia-WoodVery-Soft-WoodUnfinished_p_1417.html http://www.sporthitech.com/hipshot-ultralite-lic-hb6c-1-2-bass-tuners-5-string-5-inline-3x2-etc-satin-chrome/ I've actually imported both these items for myself in the past. The tuners were £60 delivered to my door, the body was £75 (although it's on sale for half price now!) Depends how much you love the L2000 sound though, whether It'd be worth it.

[quote name='Lw.' timestamp='1447240624' post='2905967'] Now we're getting mixed up between width & depth. You're talking about the broad-neck Warwicks which came with a wider fret-board for wider string spacing, I don't think they made the necks any deeper to accommodate this. I'm now not sure if the OP want a deep neck or a wide neck but I can definitely say Warwick necks of the 00's are deeper than Fender as I flick between the two all the time. [/quote] Hey OP here. Just to clarify, I'm looking for meaty girth front to back (fnarr) Fingerboard width and string spacing is much less important to me. Cheerz!

[quote name='NJE' timestamp='1447184953' post='2905682'] The Squier Deluxe Active Jazz V is a very good bass for the money and has the biggest neck I have ever played but I love it and play it all the time. I love a chunky wide neck and Used to have a Roscoe Beck V which also had a substantial next to it. I just bought a P5 and it feels very slim in comparison to the Jazz Deluxe but I do find it very comfortable. I don't think you will find a drop in neck for the Squier VMP5 but you can get the Squier Deluxe for about £160 used sometimes. [/quote] Yes the necks are over 2" at the nut! Good idea, especially used. Thanks.

[quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1447183288' post='2905662'] There was a thicker/wider neck option available for Warwicks a few years ago (there still might be), and if it's any wider than the 2000-ish 5-string Streamer I once picked up, it'll be like trying to strangle a giraffe one-handed... [/quote] Cheers Muzz 😁

[quote name='Painy' timestamp='1447182869' post='2905657'] Judge for yourself. My jazz (very similar profile to your P5) is on the left and the Harley Benton is on the right. Low B its actually pretty reasonable especially given the price. You wanna swap? [/quote] The HB certainly does look thicker. Interesting! Crazy that the whole bass is actually cheaper than a mighty mite neck. I might have to pick one up just to see. I also have a HB shorty P (non deko) that is a cracking little bass so I do have faith in Harley Benton. Thanks for taking the time to photo your basses. Very cool of you!

[quote name='Painy' timestamp='1447159973' post='2905338'] Still slimmer front to back than my cheap and cheerful Harley Benton PJ5 though. [/quote] Would you say the Harley Benton PJ5 has a thick neck front to back? I have a HB 550fl deko that has a pretty chunky neck, feels really nice. If the PJ5 had the same depth of neck then that would suit me! What's the B string like?